What rides may spook a recently returned soldier?

[brocklesnar69]

No. When you go backwards, you go into his layer. Clearly in front of you he steps out then rips the track apart (its just a shaddow of this happening) then he gets ready to jump down from above, but the train you are in bolts away before he can get you. Then in another part when your train is in full motion you pass under him and he is reaching for you. But he never "Jumps" out at you. So there is no real "Shock" when you see him. Its like an advanced version of the Matterhorn in Disneyland Calif.

If you are still concerned the go to youtube.com and type "Expedition Everest" into the search engine. There, you can view this ride.

 

[Karnak]

Yes, I think that the Backlot Tour would probably be the most likely to cause a problem because of the water demostration at the beginning of the tour.

Enjoy.

 

[tc]

Cool, thanks. I'll send him the link. I am trying to saturate him with as much info as possible, so there are no surprises. One thing good about this war, he has internet access quite often, if he's not out on a mission, or something.

 

[Joanna71985]

I just want to say thank you to your SIL for everything he is doing over there, and I hope that you have a great trip. I have a few to add:
*Peter Pan- there is a cannon that is shot off.
*Snow White- does screaming matter? There is some screaming in it
*Tiki Room- has a lot of loud noises
*I have never been on Star Tours, but I would imagine it may have some loud noises. Anyone?

 

[bags6490]

on my post deployment trip (about a month or so after returning from Iraq) the only thing that bothered me was the unexpected fireworks.

On the first night of our trip I was sitting on the porch at OKW and was not keeping up with the time and the fireworks at EPCOT startled me until I remembered where I was. Other than that nothing else really got me jumping.

Just my two cents worth but I will say all of us had different experiences over there that effect each of us in different ways.

Hope you all have a great time

 

[tc]

Joanna: Those are great ones to add to the list. I never thought about Fantasyland rides. Thanks!

 

[Quinn222]

Isn't there a dino in Energy Adventure that sort of jumps out suddenly?

 

[Densgirl]

I know this sounds silly but what about the fireworks at the end of the boat ride in Mexico? El Rio del Tiempo? They surprised me the first time we did this ride. They aren't very loud I don't think but I remember them surprising me. I didn't expect them.

Like the PP's have said a big thank you to your SIL and his whole family! I sure appreciate all his sacrifices as does my entire family.

 

[Belle1111]

When my dh came back from Afghanistan we went on a WDW trip as well. He wasn't very bothered by the fireworks or rides since the surprises weren't at unexpected times - but the crowds tended to bother him. Every once in a while he'd just have to walk away from a line or something. I also made sure to tell my kids not to "sneak up and surprise daddy" for awhile.

Also, since we had kids- we picked one day that we just stayed at the hotel and each child had some time with daddy to themselves at WDW. My oldest daughter chose horseback riding, my middle child (daughter) chose going to AK and riding Primeval whirl (until they about hurled themselves!), and my youngest (son) wanted to go and ride the monorail. While he and the child were out and about I just lay by the pool with the other two. It was a wonderful time for us to reunite as a family- Good luck to you all!

 

[Joanna71985]

Joanna: Those are great ones to add to the list. I never thought about Fantasyland rides. Thanks!

You are quite welcome.

 

[Becky521]

A big thanks to your SIL. I'll be praying for his safe return.

Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carey? The whole thing is in the dark and you hear noises right in your ear.

Have a happy and magical celebration trip!!

 

[goofyernmost]

I'm sorry, but am I the only one that finds this topic degrading to service men and women. I mean after all, they have just been through experiences that most cannot even imagine and somehow you think that anything in WDW will cause Post traumatic stress to develop.

I am a Vietnam veteran and I will tell you right now that you are treating these people like little children. It is insulting and silly. Oh, let's not go to the Muppet's because the Swedish Chef fires a cannon at the end. Believe me when I tell you that nothing compares to war except war. You might get startled by loud explosions but only if caught off guard and in a situation that normally wouldn't have loud noises. Fireworks, PoC, HM, etc. are expected and therefore not problematic.

I didn't want to offend anyone because I know that your expressions of concern are sincere but as a veteran I will also tell you that they are totally unfounded. These people have found courage from within that most of us can only imagine. Please give them more credit than that.

 

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

I'm sorry, but am I the only one that finds this topic degrading to service men and women. I mean after all, they have just been through experiences that most cannot even imagine and somehow you think that anything in WDW will cause Post traumatic stress to develop.

I am a Vietnam veteran and I will tell you right now that you are treating these people like little children. It is insulting and silly. Oh, let's not go to the Muppet's because the Swedish Chef fires a cannon at the end. Believe me when I tell you that nothing compares to war except war. You might get startled by loud explosions but only if caught off guard and in a situation that normally wouldn't have loud noises. Fireworks, PoC, HM, etc. are expected and therefore not problematic.

I didn't want to offend anyone because I know that your expressions of concern are sincere but as a veteran I will also tell you that they are totally unfounded. These people have found courage from within that most of us can only imagine. Please give them more credit than that.

I must say that I agree. I am the proud daughter of my father who was a PJ (USAF Pararescuemen) during the Vietnam War.

 

[winterman]

I'm sorry, but am I the only one that finds this topic degrading to service men and women. I mean after all, they have just been through experiences that most cannot even imagine and somehow you think that anything in WDW will cause Post traumatic stress to develop.

I am a Vietnam veteran and I will tell you right now that you are treating these people like little children. It is insulting and silly. Oh, let's not go to the Muppet's because the Swedish Chef fires a cannon at the end. Believe me when I tell you that nothing compares to war except war. You might get startled by loud explosions but only if caught off guard and in a situation that normally wouldn't have loud noises. Fireworks, PoC, HM, etc. are expected and therefore not problematic.

I didn't want to offend anyone because I know that your expressions of concern are sincere but as a veteran I will also tell you that they are totally unfounded. These people have found courage from within that most of us can only imagine. Please give them more credit than that.

Although I have no direct knowledge, I was thinking the same thing as I read these posts. But I was reminded of one VERY loud and somewhat unexpected blast noise - the beginning of the universe in Ellen's Energy Adventure.

 

[qtwns]

I'm sorry, but am I the only one that finds this topic degrading to service men and women. I mean after all, they have just been through experiences that most cannot even imagine and somehow you think that anything in WDW will cause Post traumatic stress to develop.

I am a Vietnam veteran and I will tell you right now that you are treating these people like little children. It is insulting and silly. Oh, let's not go to the Muppet's because the Swedish Chef fires a cannon at the end. Believe me when I tell you that nothing compares to war except war. You might get startled by loud explosions but only if caught off guard and in a situation that normally wouldn't have loud noises. Fireworks, PoC, HM, etc. are expected and therefore not problematic.

I didn't want to offend anyone because I know that your expressions of concern are sincere but as a veteran I will also tell you that they are totally unfounded. These people have found courage from within that most of us can only imagine. Please give them more credit than that.

Re-read what the OP said. The serviceman had expressed concern, so OP was trying to help. No--not insulting and silly, but quite caring. If the one who has just served is concerned, who are we to tell him that he is being childish. Don't criticize those who are wanting to help after help has been asked for. Maybe his fears are unfounded, maybe they aren't. Maybe our concern is unfounded, maybe it is not. But you can rest assured that no one here is giving anyone less credit than they deserve. If they want a heads up to sudden loud noises so they can truly relax and enjoy the full WDW experience with out worrying, then why not oblige?

 

[goofyernmost]

Re-read what the OP said. The serviceman had expressed concern, so OP was trying to help. No--not insulting and silly, but quite caring. If the one who has just served is concerned, who are we to tell him that he is being childish. Don't criticize those who are wanting to help after help has been asked for. Maybe his fears are unfounded, maybe they aren't. Maybe our concern is unfounded, maybe it is not. But you can rest assured that no one here is giving anyone less credit than they deserve. If they want a heads up to sudden loud noises so they can truly relax and enjoy the full WDW experience with out worrying, then why not oblige?

A heads up is one thing, but treating someone like they have a mental illness just because they are a veteran is quite another. I don't know why anyone would, after serving in a war zone, possible be concerned about WDW but, who knows, maybe.

The very nature of this inquiry, however, is saying that someone that has been to war is "somewhat" unstable and can't know the difference between reality and fantasy. I am offended by that and although political correctness, doesn't allow for concern about someone with obviously no caring or concern, like myself, we are carrying this sensitivity just a little too far, IMHO.

It takes courage to survive in a war and that courage doesn't stop when they come home. I don't know why the soldier would express concerns like that except for some personal reason but that puts all of us veterans in a position of being scary and unstable to the rest of society. I will fight that type casting until my last breath is drawn.

 

[MosMom]

She never said he doesn't know the difference between reality and fantasy but my uncle who also served in Vietnam sometimes gets flashbacks during fireworks displays. Everyone is different and reacts to trauma differently. You don't lose courage admitting you were traumatized in war. I find that to be quite silly. She did NOT type cast her son-in-law. She said HE had some experiences and is concerned. She didn't say ALL soldiers coming home feel this way.

I also didn't feel "scared" of her son-in-law because he has these feelings. In fact, I was bummed we were going to miss each other because I'd love to meet up with them. Just because you are a vet doesn't mean you hold the only feelings. How silly.

She didn't ask for opinions from people who don't know the situation. She asked for rides with loud bangs so she could return the info to her son-in-law.

 

[Nancyg56]

I am a Vietnam veteran and I will tell you right now that you are treating these people like little children. It is insulting and silly. Oh, let's not go to the Muppet's because the Swedish Chef fires a cannon at the end. Believe me when I tell you that nothing compares to war except war. You might get startled by loud explosions but only if caught off guard and in a situation that normally wouldn't have loud noises.
I didn't want to offend anyone because I know that your expressions of concern are sincere but as a veteran I will also tell you that they are totally unfounded. These people have found courage from within that most of us can only imagine. Please give them more credit than that.

I'm sure that you are also trying to be helpful. You can take it to heart that no one here is trying to degrade the brave men and women who sacrifice so much to keep us safe and free. My nephew is a Marine on his 3rd deployment, and his brother is graduating on Paris Island in one month, so I can fully appreciate that you would want to ensure that returning veterans are treated with the respect that they deserve. If the young man is concerned, well I would never question that concern.

I would add to your statement that we do not know what the serviceman's job was or how it affected him. My BIL was a Seal during the Vietnam war. To this day I don't know what he needed to do, but I do know that after all these years he still cannot be around any popping sounds. He will never say a word, but those of us who know him can see him flinching. This includes kids with caps and toys that click. When he joins us, which is still rare as he is uncomfortable around groups, we keep the noise level down.

OP: When you SIL returns home, please add my thanks for his service to our country. His sacrifice is appreciated more than words can express.

 

[ntsammy5]

MY SIL is returning from Kuwait/Iraq on October 7, from a one year deployment, and we are planning a family trip on Oct 30. He is a little concerned about rides that may make him jumpy, or scare him (post traumatic stress stuff) with loud bangs or shots, or jumpy out at him.

Speaking from experience, you can never tell what will set him off. However tell him not to dwell on it. That can make it worse. Unless he was with a line combat unit, the transition shouldn't be too bad. Good luck.

 

[haleofafamily]

When we stayed at Saratoga Springs, we had a room that faced Pleasure Island. Every night around 11:00p.m. (or whenever the fireworks went off) I would be startled awake and have to remember where I was and figure out what was going on. We had a big box fan on in our room. I wouldn't say it was too terribly loud, but I am a light sleeper. No one else was ever awakened by it.
Thanks so much to your family and your SIL.